Brand loyalty – the quest brands strive to achieve with the consumer. A strong test given the pandemic and the shift in consumer shopping behaviours. As noted by Mr. R. Passikoff, Brand Keys Founder and President, “Even during these difficult times, consumers won’t settle for a hearty, ‘We’re in this together’ message. They won’t settle […]
Read More ›COVID-19 has forced consumers to rethink nearly every aspect of their day-to-day lives. As consumers navigate the innate need to change and adapt, they are working differently, learning differently, shopping, eating, and interacting with others differently – all while seeking a sense of normalcy. The changes in how consumers shop and eat may have experienced […]
Read More ›Food brands are being scrutinized more than ever these days. Consumers seek many credentials. For instance: 1. Clean label 2. Transparency 3. Locally produced 4. Sugar content 5. Sustainable packaging 6. The environment 7. The end of systematic racism. There were many other points I could have added to the list. On the latter point, […]
Read More ›Food brands face so much consumer scrutiny in today’s market. In addition to taste and retail (Top 2 influencers on product purchases), they have come to demand increased knowledge of the product’s ingredients, their source and, how they are manufactured to name a few. It was not so long ago where families would create their […]
Read More ›Dementia – a subject matter close to my heart. Within the span of 4 ½ years, I lost both my Mom and my Aunt, in which dementia was a key cause of death for them both. Globally, close to 50M people have dementia. Every year, there are nearly 10 million new cases. The estimated proportion […]
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